Export Control Manager

Introduction

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish, and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

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Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.

The Role

The ECM is responsible for ensuring that Saab UK's export activities are compliant with applicable export control and sanction prohibitions, restrictions and obligations across a range of operating divisions. The candidate will monitor and where required enforce applicable export compliance programmes and will pay particular regard to the rules and regulations of both the UK Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) and the Swedish FMV's Inspectorate of Strategic Projects (ISP).

While the role sits within the Saab UK Commercial function and reports to the ECD/VP Commercial, it is expected that the role holder will work with multiple colleagues in the operating divisions on a day-to-day basis.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance Management

• Ensure that all Saab UK export activities comply with UK Strategic Export Control regulations, EU dual use regulations and other relevant international laws, particularly (but not exclusively) those pertaining to the FMV ISP.
• The candidate will stay updated in export control legislation and implement necessary changes in liaison with UK colleagues and wider Saab Group XC organisation.
• Have the lead on all export control policy and process for Saab UK, ensuring both regulatory compliance as well as adherence and local adaptations to Saab Group policy and procedures.

Export Licensing

• Ensure that the application process for export licences to ECJU are handled in a compliant and efficient manner, working with a team of embedded professionals in the operating divisions.
• Maintain records of all export licenses and ensure they are renewed or amended as necessary.
• Act as the focal for any relevant HMRC/ECJU or other statutory body audit activity.

Risk Assessment

• Conduct risk assessments for export activities to identify potential compliance issues and implement mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain export control policies and procedures in line with UK regulations and FMV IPS standards.

Training and Awareness

• Provide training and guidance to employees on export control regulations and best practices.
• Conduct regular audits and reviews of export control processes to ensure ongoing compliance.

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with internal departments, including sales, logistics, and legal, to ensure export control requirements are met.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders, such as customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies, to facilitate compliant export activities.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of all export control activities.
• Prepare and submit reports to senior management and regulatory authorities as required.

Incident Management

• Investigate and resolve any export control incidents or breaches, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence, liaising with Group and senior management.

Experience & Qualifications

• Education: Degree level
• Experience: At least 7 years as export control officer/manager or equivalent - certified as an export compliance professional is desirable.
• Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels, with the ability to drive/enforce compliance programmes.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams, fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture.
• Industry Experience: Previous experience in the Defence industry or Civil and national security industry and exposure to different authorities and regulatory bodies.
• Cultural Awareness: Excellent cultural awareness and understanding of diversity and inclusion, ethics and compliance and wider sustainability initiatives.
• Personal Attributes: Energy, vision, and passion for achievement.
• Organisation: Ability to work seamlessly in a centrally led, operationally devolved organisational construct.

By submitting an application to Saab UK, you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.